Gads Hill Child Care Center

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOR AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE RAINBOW CLASSROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE REAR STAFF'S WOMEN TOILET ROOM WATER DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION DETECTED IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOMS AND THE TOILET ROOM IN THE MOON CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PERSON TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FLUSH PIPE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND RAINBOW AND SUNSHINE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK (1 OUT OF 2) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75F - 85F. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK DIRECTLY ACROSS WHICH IS AT 100F.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.